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Acting & Comedy ced.unlv.edu/acting-comedy
Break Into the World of Voiceover
Voice acting is a growing industry! With affordable audio technology readily available at our fingertips and more opportunities online than ever before, voiceover has become a sought after career choice for many. Explore the broad range of voice acting genres from Animation, TV and Radio Commercials, Video Games, Audiobooks, eLearning, Anime, AI, and more. Learn how to interpret and perform different types of voiceover copy, while experiencing hands-on training and recording in a professional studio. Gain industry knowledge in recording software and home studio setup, understand the voiceover job market and work-from-home opportunities, and uncover which voiceover genres best suit your voice. This interactive course is positive, supportive, and led by a full-time, professional voice actor who is immersed in the dayto-day life of voice acting. You can now open doors in voice acting no matter where you live. Melissa Moats
T | Feb 2-23 (meets 4x) | 6:30-9:30pm | $299 The Voice Actors Studio | 211CX4171A
T | Apr 6-27 (meets 4x) | 6:30-9:30pm | $299 The Voice Actors Studio | 211CX4171B
Introduction to Voiceover Workshop
Find out how the voiceover business really works. A 20-year seasoned voiceover veteran shares an in-depth industry overview and answers the most frequently asked questions about the voiceover business. Get an honest idea of what it really takes to become successful in the voiceover industry. This workshop is designed to get you answers - so you can decide if voiceover work is right for you. Topics include: putting a great voice to work; making a living talking into a microphone; is an agent needed to succeed; and finding voiceover gigs.
Melissa Moats Th | Jan 21 | 7-9pm | $49 The Voice Actors Studio | 211CX4170
Due to COVID-19, our class schedule is regularly evolving. We will post updates to programs on our website, ced.unlv.edu. We will also continue to communicate changes through email and social media.
Cannabis Classes ced.unlv.edu/cannabis
Legal cannabis is a quickly growing industry with incredible opportunities for employees, entrepreneurs, and investors. It is also an increasingly competitive market. This series of online courses offered in conjunction with The Academy of Cannabis Science will broaden your knowledge in the field and enhance your understanding of this evolving industry.
Cannabis & the Opioid Epidemic
Pain is one of the most common health conditions for which people use cannabis. In this course, we will discuss how some patients are using less opiates as a result of effective cannabis therapy. We will examine existing research that explore the relationship between cannabis and the opioid epidemic, and how patients alter their health and quality of life with cannabis. Prerequisite: Students must be at least 21 years old. Students will need access to a computer and internet and understand how to navigate a learning management system. Trey Reckling MSu | Jan 25-Feb 22 | $99 Online Delivery | 211CH1103 | 0.3 CEU
Cannabis Professional
Prepare to work with cannabis as one of the many positions within the industry. Discuss history and folklore of this plant, its anatomy, cannabinoid science, development of the cannabis industry, as well as discussions about the law and current regulations. This is a self-paced, six-module online course. Each module concludes with an assessment. You can anticipate the course taking four to eight hours to complete. You can register for this course any time between the listed start date and five business days prior to the end date. You will receive your online access one week prior to the start date. Live question and answer sessions will be available and scheduled. Prerequisite: Students must be at least 21 years old. Students will need access to a computer and internet and understand how to navigate a learning management system. Trey Reckling
MSu | Jan 25-Feb 22 | $99 Online Delivery | 211CH1100A | 0.4 CEU MTh | Mar 29-Apr 29 | $99 Online Delivery | 211CH1100B | 0.4 CEU
Cannabis Professional: Spanish (El Profesional de Cannabis)
Prepárese para trabajar con el cannabis como una de las muchas posiciones dentro de la industria. Analice la historia y el folclore de esta planta, su anatomía, la ciencia de los cannabinoides, el desarrollo de la industria del cannabis, así como las discusiones sobre la ley y la normativa vigente. Este es un curso en línea de seis módulos a su propio ritmo. Cada módulo concluye con una evaluación. Puede anticipar que el curso tardará entre cuatro y ocho horas en completarse. Puede registrarse en este curso en cualquier momento entre la fecha de inicio indicada y cinco días hábiles antes de la fecha de finalización. Únase a nosotros también para la sesión del sábado, un chat en vivo durante la primera y tercera semana de cada mes para discusiones animadas con líderes de la industria. All instruction and support materials are in Spanish for this course section. An English version is also available. Prerequisite: Los estudiantes deben tener al menos 21 años. Los estudiantes necesitarán acceso a una computadora e Internet y comprenderán cómo navegar por un sistema de gestión del aprendizaje. Los estudiantes recibirán instrucciones por correo electrónico para acceder a la clase al menos dos días hábiles antes del inicio de la clase.
Trey Reckling M | Feb 1-Mar 1 | $99 Online Delivery | 211CH1104 | 0.4 CEU
Pets & Cannabis
Join veterinarian Dr. Tim Shu and RVT Kate Scott for this instructive course that will help you better understand the options that cannabis may offer to help alleviate conditions experienced by pets without side effects caused by some other medicines. Dr. Shu has studied how pets may benefit from cannabis. He has successfully helped to treat dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and more. You can anticipate the course taking approximately three hours to complete. You can register for this course any time between the listed start date and five business days prior to the end date. You will receive your online access one week prior to the start date. Live question and answer sessions will be available and scheduled. Prerequisite: Students must be at least 21 years old. Students will need access to a computer an internet and understand how to navigate a learning management system. Trey Reckling MSu | Jan 25-Feb 22 | $99 Online Delivery | 211CH1102 | 0.3 CEU
Dance ced.unlv.edu/dance
Ballet I
Dance your way into the classical and courtly world of the ballet. Learn how artistic dancing began and study ballet’s French terminology. Improve your strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Students may also enroll for university credit in DAN 122 for 1 credit.
Kristine Keppel, UNLV Department of Dance TTh | Jan 19-May 6 (meets 30x) | 11:30am-12:20pm | $248 HFA Room 126 | 211DN2103B *Class does not meet: Mar 16 & 18
Danylle Smith, UNLV Department of Dance WM | Jan 20-May 5 (meets 28x) | 11:30am-12:20pm | $248 HFA Room 126 | 211DN2103A *Class does not meet: Feb 15, Mar 15 & 17
Ballroom Dancing
Ballroom Dancing will provide students an introduction in beginner or bronze level patterns which include the Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing and Mambo. The class also provides students with instruction in proper competitive technique of ballroom dance. Students may also enroll for university credit in PEX 189 for 1 credit.
PEX Department, UNLV Department of Dance WM | Jan 20-May 5 (meets 28x) | 5:30-6:20pm | $263 MPE Room 300 | 211DN2108 *Class does not meet: Feb 15, Mar 15 & 17
Hip Hop I
Learn the basic movement vocabulary of Hip Hop, a lively street dance style developed alongside the hip-hop style of music and culture. Students may also enroll for university credit in DAN 160 for 1 credit.
Shaquida Vergo, UNLV Department of Dance TTh | Jan 19-May 6 (meets 30x) | 5:30-6:20pm | $248 MPE Room 302 | 211DN2101 *Class does not meet: Mar 16 & 18
Jazz Dance I
Explore the lively, percussive, and dramatic form of jazz dancing. Improves strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Students may also enroll for university credit in DAN 121 for 1 credit.
Shaquida Vergo, UNLV Department of Dance TTh | Jan 19-May 6 (meets 30x) | 8:30-9:20am | $248 HFA Room 126 | 211DN2102 *Class does not meet: Mar 16 & 18
Modern Dance I
Modern dance is a flowing, lyrical form that is strongly steeped in the strength of the center, the spine, and its fluid articulation. Improve your strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Students may also enroll for university credit in DAN 123 for 1 credit.
Jenna Wurtzberger, UNLV Department of Dance WM | Jan 20-May 5 (meets 28x) | 4-4:50pm | $248 MPE Room 302 | 211DN2104 *Class does not meet: Feb 15, Mar 15 & 17
Prevention & Care of Dance Injuries
This course creates an interactive experience for students to build muscle groups and study the basic concepts of injury as applied to these muscle groups, immediate care of dance injuries and the accelerated rehabilitation, and safe return to activity. Students will explore the prevention and care of dance injury, including the three major topic areas of overuse, joint instability, and impingement and compression. The course also includes learning basic postural techniques and exercise forms that can help in the identification and prevention of specific injury. Students may also enroll for university credit in DAN 451 for 3 credits. Prerequisite: Dance Kinesiology Dolly Kelepecz, UNLV Department of Dance TF | Jan 19-May 8 | $801 Online Delivery | 211DN2113 | 3.6 CEUs
Drawing & Painting ced.unlv.edu/drawing-painting
Acrylics I
Acrylic paints share some similarities with both watercolor and oil painting, yet they also offer their own beautiful and unique characteristics. Course will cover brush and non-brush work, color mixing, transparent and opaque application, textural or collage options, composition, creative aids, simple special effects, and critiques. Supply list will be provided.
Gabbie Hirsch Sa | Jan 23-Feb 20 (meets 5x) | 1:30-4:30pm | $139 PAR Room 300 | 211AR1121
Acrylics II
Explore more sophisticated possibilities by painting with acrylics on layered, textured, and collaged surfaces. Learn how to build paintings even if you do not draw well. Investigate traditional oil techniques translated for acrylics. Your instructor will introduce you to varied subject matter including landscapes, animals, architecture and abstract. Supply list will be provided.
Gabbie Hirsch Sa | Mar 6-Apr 3 (meets 5x) | 1:30-4:30pm | $139 PAR Room 300 | 211AR1100
Drawing I
Drawing is a useful foundation for all your other art, but it is also an art form unto itself. Focusing on a technique called “relative proportioning,” gain experience using tools, tricks, and gimmicks to convincingly draw still lifes, landscapes, and animals. Each class session will cover new techniques and then allow time for guided practice. Students will explore different kinds of pencils, charcoals, pens, and artist’s chalks along with the surfaces best suited to each media. Strategies for observation, composition, and perspective will be covered. Supply list will be provided.
Gabbie Hirsch Sa | Mar 6-Apr 3 (meets 5x) | 9am-noon | $139 PAR Room 300 | 211AR1130
Drawing II
Apply your freehand drawing skills to more complex projects as you study and practice useful techniques for bringing realism to your work. Time will be devoted to depicting glass, metal, and reflections. Instruction will also cover basic human anatomy and proportions. Assignments will utilize 3D set ups as well as reference photos. Supply list will be provided.
Gabbie Hirsch Sa | Apr 17-May 15 (meets 5x) | 9am-noon | $139 PAR Room 512 | 211AR1134
Face First: Introduction to Portraits
Explore freehand portraiture through simple exercises and explanations of proportions, anatomy, angles, and how to individualize features. Drawing experience is helpful, but not essential if you are motivated. This class is an excellent foundation for paint or pastels. Supply list will be provided.
Gabbie Hirsch Sa | Apr 10-May 15 (meets 6x) | 1-4pm | $159 PAR Room 512 | 211AR1132
Watercolors I
Embrace watercolors’ luminosity and versatility as an art medium. Start from scratch discussing materials, tools, techniques, color, composition, creative aids, and simple special effects. At each class instructional time is followed by studio time, where you will transfer techniques and theories onto paper. Prior experience is not required. Supply list will be provided.
Gabbie Hirsch W | Jan 27-Feb 24 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $139 PAR Room 301 | 211AR1140
Watercolors II
Continue your experimentation with watercolor as you gain experience with shadows and lighting, water, reflective and transparent surfaces, and different types of perspective. You will explore opaque watercolors and mixed media options. Build on the skills you learned in Watercolors I or expand on your prior experience in art. Supply list will be provided. Prerequisite: Students must have taken a previous Watercolors class or have comparable experience.
Gabbie Hirsch W | Mar 3-31 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $139 PAR Room 301 | 211AR1141
Watercolors III
Move beyond the basics of watercolor as you experiment with advanced techniques to capture special lighting effects, fabrics, metal, buildings, animals, and people in your paintings. Time will also be spent discussing ways to improve your source image choices and painting composition. Supply list will be provided. Prerequisite: Students must have taken a previous Watercolors class or have comparable experience.
Gabbie Hirsch W | Apr 14-May 12 (meets 5x) | 6-9pm | $129 PAR Room 301 | 211AR1137
Look for the popular woodworking series with Jamie Yocono of Wood It Is! to return in Summer 2021. Check online registration for class sessions as they become available.
Step into a rewarding career as a fashion designer, illustrator, seamstress, merchandiser, model, photographer, or costume maker. You will learn about both the creative and technical sides of the fashion industry through hands-on activities, demonstrations, special events, and field trips. Fashion Design students also participate in fashion shows, award competitions, and networking opportunities. This program is offered in conjunction with Nevada Association of Fashion Design (NAFD). Courses may be taken individually to expand your skill set.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: To earn the Fashion Design Certificate you must successfully complete five core courses plus an additional 4.8 CEUs of elective courses. Students who started their certificate program prior to Fall 2020 and completed Basic Sewing instead of Sewing: The Stitch Room will need to complete 7.2 CEUs of electives.
CORE COURSES:
• Sewing: The Stitch Room • Dressmaker Studio • Fashion Design: Elements & Principles • Fashion Illustration & Design • Patternmaking
ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS: Offerings vary by semester. Visit ced.unlv.edu/fashion for a complete list of elective options and more details about this program.
Patternmaking: Introduction
Develop skills for drafting flat pattern slopers through standard or individual measurements. Using graph drafting paper, you will draft a bodice, sleeve, pant, and skirt. You will learn how to take proper body measurements, determine alterations/grading for fitted patterns, and construct muslin patterns/samples utilizing dress forms and sewing/serger machines. Prerequisite: Must have previous sewing/machine skills.
Gretchen Marshall, Nevada Association of Fashion Design SaSu | Feb 13-28 (meets 6x) | 9am-2:25pm | $389 PAR Room 401 | 211FD2105 | 3.2 CEUs
Sewing: Alterations
A perfect fit can make clothing look custom made. The fundamentals of alterations and tailoring include understanding human body types, taking measurements for correct fit, marking and grading, as well as working with various fabrics and styles. Refine skills including hand sewing, finishing stitches, pattern alterations, methods of fitting, repair work, and garment redesign. Please bring a jacket, a pair of pants, and a skirt to class to alter as you practice your new skills. Project: Alter a jacket, a pair of pants, and a skirt. Prerequisite: Must have previous sewing/machine skills
Gretchen Marshall, Nevada Association of Fashion Design SaSu | Mar 13-27 (meets 5x) | 9am-1:55pm | $289 PAR Room 401 | 211FD2121 | 2.4 CEUs
Sewing: The Stitch Room
Begin your clothing design and construction education with a handson introduction to the design process, garment construction, master patterns, and material/notion options. Instruction starts with the very basics - setting up and operating both a sewing machine and a serger. You will practice taking proper body measurements and learn to read and use master patterns, including size variations and making alterations for a proper fit. You will learn about fashion fabrics, stretch fabrics, fibers, threads, sewing materials, and embellishments so you can make informed purchases for future projects. Expect to learn by doing; you will gain experience with buttonholes, zippers, velcro, shoulder pads, interfacing, waistlines, fabrics, and embellishments as you take a top, pants, stretch skirt, zippered skirt, and Dolman jacket from start to finish. This class is for the fashion-oriented person or individuals who sew for personal enjoyment. Instructor will provide supply recommendations. Projects: Design and create stretch top, pant, and skirt, plus a zippered skirt and Dolman jacket.
Nevada Association of Fashion Design SaSu | Jan 2-31 (meets 10x) | 10am-3:25pm | $699 PAR Room 401 | 211FD2144 | 5.3 CEUs
Summer Fashion Breeze Mixer
See what your fellow fashion design students have been working on for the summer season and showcase your own new work! This student-coordinated event features fashion displays and a fashion show walk. Students from all fashion design classes are encouraged to join the fashion mixer for networking and inspiration. Event details are available from any fashion design program instructor.
Gretchen Marshall, Nevada Association of Fashion Design Sa | Jun 12 | 4-6pm | No charge PAR Room 512 | 212FD2112
Swimwear & Lingerie
Combine fun, charm, originality, and vitality into cutting-edge swimwear, lingerie, and club wear for the modern woman. The most important principles in creating fine lingerie are the understanding of correct body measurements, types of fabrics, trims, and elastics. You will use a variety of colors and styles to create affordable, stunning swimwear and intimate apparel for you to enjoy, model, or proudly display in your portfolio. Gain experience with the special notions, needles, threads, and elastics necessary for specialty fabrics such as Lycra, spandex, and nylon. Projects: One swimwear and one lingerie design. Project board, sketch, and swatches. Prerequisite: Must have previous sewing/machine skills.
Nevada Association of Fashion Design SaSu | Apr 10-25 (meets 6x) | 10am-2:55pm | $289 PAR Room 401 | 211FD2114 | 2.9 CEUs
The Art of Fashion Marketing: Photos & Fashion Shows
Market your personal design style and flair for fashion by stepping into the world of artistic fashion show production and fashion photography. This class will include advice on how to produce a fashion show, trunk show, or an individual showing, and discuss how to identify and meet a need in the market. Additionally, you will learn how to showcase your own unique approach through fashion branding. Class will also emphasize the importance of fashion photography as an essential element of visual communication within the fashion industry and among designers. Get advice on creating dynamic and compelling photographic imagery for marketing. Projects: 1. Create a fashion marketing storyboard 2. Develop a unique brand design and logo 3. Present either a displayed trunk show or fashion walk at a fashion showcase event.
Gretchen Marshall, Nevada Association of Fashion Design SaSu | May 1-22 (meets 7x) | 9am-1:55pm | $389 PAR Room 401 | 211FD2107 | 2.9 CEUs
Food & Beverage ced.unlv.edu/food-beverage
Virtual Wine Bootcamp
Pack all the important basics of wine education into a focused and intense Wine Bootcamp. The program focuses upon four principles: winemaking theory, varietal study, regional exploration, and tasting theory. You will follow the winemaking process from the vineyard to the winery and learn about steps winemakers take to influence their end product. You will then move into varietal study, gaining a better understanding about what makes grapes different from each other. You will also study the major wine regions of the world and discover what makes products from each region unique. Tasting theory and wine evaluation will be included throughout the course. Optional: Students should expect to purchase about $100 worth of recommended wines to participate in tasting lessons. Wine list will be emailed to students prior to class. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years of age to enroll.
Heath Hiudt Su | Jan 24-Feb 7 (meets 3x) | noon-3:30pm | $299 Online-Zoom | 211WS6121
Foreign Languages ced.unlv.edu/foreign-languages
Beginning French I
The Beginning French series focuses on conversation skills and vocabulary useful for travel and social interaction. Pronunciation and grammar will be highlighted through dialogues. Beginning French I covers: greetings and introductions; describing people and things; talking about going places; expressing future plans; making a date; buying household objects in a store; expressing likes and dislikes; telling the date; terms of seasons and weather expressions. Required Textbook(s): Ultimate French, Beginner - Intermediate (ISBN: 9781400009633)
Pascale Tessier Sa | Jan 23-Apr 17 (meets 10x) | 9-11am | $199 PAR Room 301 | 211LA1107 *Class does not meet: Feb 13, Mar 20, Apr 3
Beginning French II
The Beginning French series focuses on conversation skills and vocabulary useful for travel and social interaction. Pronunciation and grammar will be highlighted through dialogues. Beginning French II covers different situations: at the train station; at a restaurant; at a pharmacy and doctor’s office; asking for directions; talking about relatives; describing weekend activities. Required Textbook(s): Ultimate French, Beginner - Intermediate (ISBN: 9781400009633)
Pascale Tessier Sa | Jan 23-Apr 17 (meets 10x) | 11:30am-1:30pm | $199 PAR Room 301 | 211LA1116 *Class does not meet: Feb 13, Mar 20, Apr 3
Beginning French III
The Beginning French series focuses on conversation skills and vocabulary useful for travel and social interaction. Pronunciation and grammar will be highlighted through dialogues. Beginning French III covers: everyday life and habits; at work; in a department store; the telephone; at the bank; the market and shopping for food; housing and looking for an apartment; and at the hotel. Required Textbook(s): Ultimate French, Beginner - Intermediate (ISBN: 9781400009633)
Pascale Tessier Sa | Jan 23-Apr 17 (meets 10x) | 2-4pm | $199 PAR Room 301 | 211LA1117 *Class does not meet: Feb 13, Mar 20, Apr 3
Beginning French IV
Continue to improve your spoken French. New topics will be introduced weekly to promote conversation and help you discover regions of France. You will resume using your textbook to develop grammar skills. Poems and songs will be used to help perfect pronunciation. Projects include a short oral presentation. Required Textbook(s): Ultimate French, Beginner - Intermediate (ISBN: 9781400009633) Prerequisite: Basic understanding of the language.
Pascale Tessier M | Jan 25-Apr 19 (meets 10x) | 6:30-8:30pm | $199 PAR Room 400 | 211LA1118 *Class does not meet: Feb 15, Mar 15 & 29
Beginning Italian I
Communicate better with the Italian speaking people in your life or prepare for a more enjoyable trip to Italy. This class will include basic language structure, correct pronunciation, and vocabulary for simple phrases and sentences. Required Textbook(s): Living Language - Italian (ISBN: 9781400024162)
Manuela Carrescia M | Feb 8-Apr 12 (meets 9x) | 7-9pm | $199 PAR Room 301 | 211LA1106 *Class does not meet: Feb 15
Spanish I
Knowledge of Spanish phrases and sentences is helpful in the workplace or while traveling. Learn simple conversation and vocabulary to use in everyday situations. We will include enough grammatical study for an understanding of the language structure. Required Textbook(s): Spanish Now! Level 1 (ISBN: 9781438075235)
Maria Rubin MW | Feb 22-Mar 31 (meets 10x) | 6-8pm | $199 Online-UNLVGO and Zoom | 211LA1104 *Class does not meet: Mar 15 & 17
Spanish II
If you have taken a beginning Spanish class or have an understanding of the basic language, this course will provide you an opportunity for advancement. After a review, new material will be introduced so you can build vocabulary and improve your conversational skills. Required Textbook(s): Spanish Now! Level 1 (ISBN: 9781438075235) Prerequisite: Spanish I or a basic understanding of the language.
Maria Rubin MW | Apr 12-May 12 (meets 10x) | 6-8pm | $199 Online-UNLVGO and Zoom | 211LA1105
Spanish III
Progress your Spanish language skills beyond tense verb conjunctions, gaining further confidence in your ability to communicate your thoughts. Focus shifts to more advanced grammar including past tenses, pronouns, and correct sentence structure. Vocabulary and conversational skills will be emphasized. Spanish III is for students who are comfortable with the basics of Spanish. Required Textbook(s): Spanish Now! Level 1 (ISBN: 9781438075235) Prerequisite: Spanish II or a comparable understanding of the language. Maria Rubin MW | Jun 7-Jul 12 (meets 10x) | 6-8pm | $199 Online-UNLVGO and Zoom | 212LA1141
Music ced.unlv.edu/music
Guitar I
Pull your rarely used acoustic or electric guitar out of the closet and learn to play basic chords and beginning songs. Build a foundation of guitar fundamentals including tuning your instrument, reading charts and playing strumming patterns. Bring a playable guitar (electric or acoustic) and guitar picks to the first day of class.
Jesse Del Quadro M | Mar 8-29 (meets 4x) | 7-8:30pm | $99 PAR Room 107 | 211MU1107 *Class does not meet: Mar 15
Guitar II
Expand your guitar credentials by focusing on bar chords, scales, and improvisation. Guitarists will work on major and minor scales and arpeggios, common bar chords, blues scale patterns, and begin using a capo. These skills allow players to enjoy a great deal of versatility when playing on their own or as part of a group. Bring a playable guitar (electric or acoustic) and guitar picks to the first day of class.
Jesse Del Quadro M | Apr 12-May 3 (meets 4x) | 7-8:30pm | $99 PAR Room 107 | 211MU1116
High Desert Horns
High Desert Horns provides an outlet for French horn players in the greater Las Vegas area who wish to perform in an ensemble environment. This ensemble of eight to twenty horn players meets year-round to play quartets, octets, and arrangements by some of the world’s most renowned composers. The group welcomes professionals, high school and college students, and others with one or more years of playing experience.
Bill Bernatis M | Jan 25-Apr 26 (meets 13x) | 7-8:30pm | $39 BMC Room 159 | 211MU1115 *Class does not meet: Feb 15, Mar 15
Ukulele I
Ukuleles are portable, easy to play, and have a bouncy, happy sound we all associate with the beautiful islands of Hawaii! Starting with the very basics of how to hold and tune your instrument, progress through basic chords, strumming techniques, and picking simple melodies. Learn to read tablature and standard notion so you can continue to master new songs on your own. Please bring a playable ukulele.
Jesse Del Quadro M | Mar 8-29 (meets 4x) | 5:30-7pm | $99 PAR Room 107 | 211MU1117 *Class does not meet: Mar 15
University Basketball Pep Band
Support the UNLV Runnin’ Rebel basketball team as a member of the Runnin’ Rebel Basketball Pep Band. Attendance is mandatory at scheduled pre-season rehearsals, regular rehearsals, special performances on and off campus, and at UNLV home basketball games. Members in good standing are also eligible for tournament travel, when applicable. For more information contact Tony LaBounty at 702-895-3733 or tony.labounty@unlv.edu. Late registrations accepted.
Tony LaBounty M | Jan 25-May 3 (meets 13x) | 7-9pm | $39 BMC Room 160 | 211MU1111 *Class does not meet: Feb 15, Mar 15
UNLV Community Concert Band
Formed in January 1987, the UNLV Community Concert Band is among the oldest community instrumental groups in the Las Vegas area. The 70-plus members range in age from high school to seniors. The band plays a wide variety of music including marches, show and film scores, and classic and contemporary wind arrangements. The UNLV Community Concert Band’s “season” will culminate with a special concert. Contact Tony LaBounty at tony.labounty@unlv. edu for final concert date and details. Prerequisite: Players should be relatively proficient on their instrument and have at least one year or more of high school playing experience. There is no formal audition procedure.
Tony LaBounty W | Jan 27-May 12 (meets 15x) | 7-9:20pm | $45 BMC Room 160 | 211MU1102 *Class does not meet: Mar 17
UNLV New Horizons Band
The UNLV New Horizons Band is part of an international movement to get adults re-involved with music. This musical ensemble places a higher emphasis upon the learning and enjoyment of music above the rigor and pressures of performance. The band’s size allows for individual attention to each performer’s developmental needs. Each semester there is a short, shared concert and opportunities for outreach performances in adult communities. There are no auditions. For final concert date and details, contact Tony LaBounty at 702-895-3733 or by email at tony.labounty@unlv.edu.
Tony LaBounty T | Jan 26-May 11 (meets 15x) | 7-9:20pm | $39 BMC Room 161 | 211MU1104 *Class does not meet: Mar 16
Due to COVID-19, our class schedule is regularly evolving. We will post updates to programs on our website, ced.unlv.edu. We will also continue to communicate changes through email and social media.
Photography ced.unlv.edu/photography
Digital Photography Bundle
Register for this course to receive a bundle discount of $297 for the three-part Digital Photography series.
Digital Photography I: The Essentials
Digital Photography II: Visual Communication
Digital Photography III: Focal Lengths to Filters Students should bring a digital “point and shoot” with modes or “DSLR” cameras to class for participating in shooting demonstrations.
Mikel Conrad Sa | Jan 23-Feb 20 (meets 3x) | 9:30am-3:30pm | $297 UNLV Paradise Campus | 211PHBUND
Digital Photography Editing
Explore photo editing techniques in Photoshop, with an emphasis on tools used routinely by photographers for image enhancement, correction, and distribution. Gain experience with layering, color enhancements, cropping/sizing, content aware fill, and white balance adjustments. Learn the difference between working with jpg vs raw image files. Understand the advantages of outputting image files in the various common formats: tiff, gif, jpg, and more. Ideal for photographers new to Photoshop or for those with slight experience who want to know more.
Mikel Conrad MW | Apr 5-14 (meets 4x) | 6-9pm | $299 PAR Room 125 | 211PH1156
Digital Photography I: The Essentials
Gain confidence in the various functions and modes of your digital camera, and then embrace your creativity! Depicting, panning, and frozen motion techniques will be demonstrated in class. Students must have a digital point and shoot with modes, hybrid, mirrorless, or digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) available for use. Please bring your camera to participate in the classroom shooting demonstrations.
Mikel Conrad Sa | Jan 23 | 9:30am-3:30pm | $119 PAR Room 511 | 211PH1100
Digital Photography II: Visual Communication
Master the essentials of visual communication through the digital photography medium. Students will learn the basics of composition, elements of design, and lighting to achieve creative results. Techniques of subject placement, directional lighting, and portrait lighting will be demonstrated. Students should bring a digital “point and shoot” with modes or “DSLR” cameras to class for participating in shooting demonstrations.
Mikel Conrad Sa | Feb 6 | 9:30am-3:30pm | $119 PAR Room 511 | 211PH1141
Digital Photography III: Focal Lengths to Filters
Explore the visual effects of various focal length lenses and filters and their creative applications. Create dramatic perspectives through selection of lens focal length from wide angle to telephoto. The use of filters to enhance image quality and creativity will be demonstrated. Students will learn the art of constructing filters from everyday household items. Students should bring a digital “point and shoot” with modes or “DSLR” cameras to class for participating in shooting demonstrations.
Mikel Conrad Sa | Feb 20 | 9:30am-3:30pm | $119 PAR Room 511 | 211PH1125
Street Photography
Street photography is a very broad category encompassing many types of photography. Un-staged images are captured as the action unfolds, generally in public spaces. This course will explore various styles falling under this umbrella term, including documentary photography and photojournalism. In-class and out-of-class assignments will allow students to focus their eyes and lens on the scene and increase their comfort level with shooting on the street to capture interesting scenes, events, and happenings. Students should bring a digital “point and shoot” with modes or “DSLR” cameras to class for participating in shooting demonstrations, as well as pen and paper for note taking. Prerequisite: Digital Photography I or comparable experience.
Mikel Conrad Th | Feb 4-18 (meets 3x) | 6-9pm | $149 PAR Room 301 | 211PH1154
Sommelier Academy ced.unlv.edu/sommelier
Whether you work in the food and beverage industry or you simply want to impress friends at the dinner table, the UNLV Sommelier Academy is the perfect place to learn about wine. Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals meets the needs of wine enthusiasts or wine collectors as well as early-career beverage professionals. At the end of the course, you will be able to recommend wines with confidence.
VINE TO WINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: To earn the Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals Certificate you must successfully complete the Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals course and receive a passing final exam score.
Sommelier Academy Information Session
Learn more about how the Sommelier Academy can benefit you personally or professionally. Meet the instructor and ask questions about the content of the course, teaching methods, and expectations of the students. Whether you’re taking this course to make more informed personal decisions or you’re hoping this course can take your career to the next level, this informational session will provide you with the details on how this program can move you to your goals. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years of age to enroll.
Heath Hiudt
W | May 5 | noon-1pm | No charge Online-Zoom | 211WS6101B
Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals
Complete an in-depth study of wine focused on winemaking practices, grapes, and regions. Receive training in wine tasting, wine service, and food and wine pairing. Further broaden your wine education via industry discussions, guest speakers, and field trips. Vine to Wine covers general winemaking, including ongoing discussions of how environmental conditions and actions taken by winemakers influence the finished wine. Each week, break down and examine a different major wine making region by looking at conditions like climate and soil. Taste over 10 wines per session to learn about varietal and regional standards while learning to examine wine in blind tasting format. Receive instruction and practice on wine service for both still and sparkling wines. Study food and wine pairing theory, then bring it to life by choosing your own wine and cheese pairings. Daily discussions about what is currently trending in the wine industry will open your eyes to aspects of the industry you never knew existed. Professionals working in the wine industry will be brought in to discuss their point of view of what they see in the market. Field trips are used to introduce career opportunities in the world of wine. A three-part final exam tests student knowledge in written, essay, and blind tasting formats. The Vine to Wine course is open to anyone. Whether you are a wine professional looking to hone your skills, considering a career change, or a wine enthusiast who just wants to learn more about something you love, this class is for you. Although extremely challenging, the course starts without any prerequisite wine knowledge needed. Prerequisite: Must be at least 21 years of age to enroll.
Heath Hiudt
W | May 26-Sep 15 (meets 13x) | 10:30am-5:30pm | $1,599 Total Wine and More-Town Square | 211WS6100B | 9.1 CEUs *Class does not meet: Jun 16 & 23, Jul 21, Aug 18
Sports ced.unlv.edu/sports
Golf for Beginners
Practice the fundamentals of golf, including chipping, putting, woods, irons and rules of the game. Novice players will gain confidence and skills to get out on the links quickly. Equipment will be provided. Please wear only soft spike golf shoes or tennis shoes. Students may also enroll for university credit in PEX 117.
PEX Department T | Jan 26-May 4 (meets 14x) | 5:30-7:10pm | $308 Las Vegas Golf Center | 211SF1104 *Class does not meet: Mar 16
